Juan Salas

A Bit About Me

I have over 25+ years experience as a Production Artist/GraphicDesigner in a fast paced environment. With experience and knowledge of pre-press and small and large format production, I can take a project from starting concept through to its printed product. I have a thorough understanding and grasp of pre-press production, photo manipulation, color correction, printing methods, retrieving and archiving of digital files. Working with a high degree of speed and accuracy, I can interpret detailed specs and instructions in a timely manner. My strengths are teamwork, flexibility, and self-motivation in a fast-paced working environment. Furthermore, I am highly organized and dependable.

It’s fun to conceptualize ideas and vision; but the most enjoyable part of my job is seeing the finished product—on social media, in stores, as a two-page spread in a magazine or a catalog. It means you have created something that aesthetically, technically, and practical has succeeded. I have had the opportunity to work in multiple industries including healthcare, sports, entertainment, cosmetics, food, clothing, and automotive. I create logos, sales collateral, package design, POP displays, pop-up books, brochures, flyers, magazine and web page ads, e-blast art, and catalog layouts.

I have worked the past 20 years with paper and tech engineers, knowing that working together we can find solutions before issues delay production. I also enjoy experimenting with new technologies with the tech engineers and the synergy of expanding ideas when I work with the Advertising and Design teams. With clients, I create designs for their vision or help them define their vision. I have learned that explaining technical concepts to customers in simplified terms that they can understand enables them to appreciate and contribute to projects.

If you would like more information or have any questions, I would be happy to discuss with you or meet at your earliest convenience. Please feel free contact me, or leave a message and a convenient time to call. I would be pleased to furnish my portfolio and references. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing form you.